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Pako

Mixed Breed · Female

Pako kam als Verwahrtier des Veterinäramtes zu uns. Er lebte auf einem großen Hof, auf dem er sich völlig frei bewegen konnte, vermutlich hatte er nichts anderes kennengelernt. Als der Hof wegen unhaltbarer Zustände geräumt werden mußte und er ins Tierheim kam, brach für Pako eine Welt zusammen. Die Enge eines Zwingers, die Abläufe im Tierheim und die vielen fremden Menschen waren für ihn einfach zu viel. Es hat Monate gedauert, bis Pako überhaupt in der Lage war, den Zwinger zu verlassen und dann auch an der Leine zu laufen und Gassi zu gehen. In dieser Zeit hatte er auch Interessenten und wir haben viel Zeit investiert, um diese und ihre Hündin mit Pako zusammenzuführen. Doch als es soweit war, daß Pako hätte umziehen können, sprangen die Leute ab. Wir suchen für Pako Interessenten, die einen Herdenschutzhund so begreifen, wie er rassetypisch ist: Unabhängig, seinen Bezugspersonen zugetan, argwöhnisch gegen Fremde. Pako benötigt ein sicher umzäuntes Gelände, nach unseren Erfahrungen wäre eine Vergesellschaftung mit einem Zweithund durchaus vorstellbar. Jeder Hund hat es verdient, das Tierheim zu verlassen. Für Pako wäre es aber besonders wichtig, da er ein so freies Leben gewöhnt war und mit der Tierheimsituation sehr schlecht zurechtkommt. Bitte beachten Sie: Die Tierbeschreibungen basieren auf Beobachtungen im Tierheim oder auf Informationen Dritter und stellen keine zugesicherten Eigenschaften dar. Das Verhalten in familiärer Unterbringung kann deshalb von den Beschreibungen abweichen.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Zwickau
Shelter
Tierheim Zwickau
Living with Pako
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Tierheim Zwickau · ZwickauLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Pako home

What you'll need for Pako in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Pako

What life with Pako looks like

Pako is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Zwickau in Zwickau.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Zwickau, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pako, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pako?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Zwickau handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pako on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pako if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Zwickau will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Pako already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Pako isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Zwickau early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pako and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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